an economic and environmental partnership
Access to Free Support for Island Farmers & Land Managers
The Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF), as funded by Defra, is designed to provide business support to farmers and land managers during the Agricultural Transition.
To...
Overview
The Isle of Wight Rural Fund was a competitive fund managed by Natural Enterprise on behalf of the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which sought to support the Isle of Wight rural economy.
The Fund awarded grants to...
The Isle of Wight’s woodland industry has received invaluable support thanks to a collaborative project between Natural Enterprise and the Isle of Wight’s Area of Outstanding National Beauty (now National Landscapes).
The...
Appley Tower is an ideal starting (and finishing) point to discover the heritage of Ryde, and its surrounding countryside and seascape. We have put together a set of four trails for people with varying mobility, and each with a different...
Our collection of trails has something to suit everyone.
Red Squirrel Trail
As one of the lead partners in developing the Red Squirrel Trail, we maintain the trail website, which not only details the Red Squirrel Trail but also...
Natural Enterprise are pleased to provide the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) with their office administration.
Members can find the RIWAS office at Shide Meadows Centre, Shide Road, Newport, PO30 1HR.
Our opening hours...
The first Show was held in 1833 and years later, it’s still an important part of Island life, run by volunteers from the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society.
Animals are the stars of the Show: cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and...
See more of the Island without the hassle of a car. Four leaflets highlighting some of the best the Island has to offer, all easily accessible by bus. So, get on board, enjoy the view from the top deck and check out Beast, Beauty, Birds and Beaches...
There are 32 amazing sites across the Isle of Wight under Gift to Nature's care. Some sites are wide, open spaces such as Brading Down, whilst others are small, urban oases such as Castle Copse. All are important to local people.
As...
The West Wight Greenway has been a long standing and much wanted West Wight community priority. It was to be the signature project of the West Wight Landscape Project and the focus of repeated regeneration meetings/workshops.
For a...
The RIWAS Rural Careers Fund is a scheme which offers financial support to people aged under 25 (and exceptionally, older) and with a strong connection to the Isle of Wight. The scheme is intended to add value to the Isle of Wight's farming and...
The Appley Tower Heritage Project will ensure that the iconic landmark on Ryde seafront may be enjoyed by the community for many years to come, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Let’s Buy Local was a campaign to encourage Islanders to explore the brilliant shops on our doorstep.
The Island has an extensive selection of independent shops selling everything that’s lovely and local. And if you can’t get to...
Local food for local people
The Isle of Wight has an abundance of quality food and drink produce, well established by growers, farmers and chefs that are renowned for their passion for local produce.
Founded by the Royal Isle of...
“Farming Memories” is an archive designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Isle of Wight’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation in 1963. The archive, a collection of sound recordings and photographs, has been...